Investment Funds
and Philosophy

While mutual funds are the preferred choice of 401(k) brokers due to their high kickbacks, the research is clear — employees are better off investing in index funds.

“Most investors will find that the best way to own common stocks is through an index fund that charges minimal fees. Those following this path are sure to beat the net results (after fees and expenses) delivered by the great majority of investment professionals.”

Warren Buffet
Chairman & CEO,
Berkshire Hathaway

Low-cost index
funds and more

Human Interest’s recommended 401(k) plan includes low-cost Vanguard index funds from every major asset class and risk category. We also have access to nearly every mutual fund and index fund on the market (over 30,000!) from Charles Schwab, BlackRock, Oppenheimer, Fidelity, and many more.

Unlike other 401(k) providers, Human Interest does not accept kickbacks, so we have no financial incentive to recommend any particular fund.

For employees who want personalized investment advice, we offer it at no additional cost. Employees who want more flexibility can choose and manage their own funds.

Access to 30,000+ investment funds

Human Interest Sample Portfolio

Fund (Symbol)Name

Symbol

Expense Ratio

U.S. Stocks

TIAA Social Choice Equity Fund

TRPSX

0.34%

Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Admiral

VTSAX

0.04%

Vanguard 500 Index Admiral

VFIAX

0.04%

Vanguard Value Index Admiral

VVIAX

0.06%

Vanguard Growth Index Admiral

VIGAX

0.06%

Vanguard Mid Cap Index Admiral

VIMAX

0.06%

Vanguard Mid Cap Value Index Admiral

VMVAX

0.07%

Vanguard Mid Cap Growth Index Admiral

VMGMX

0.07%

Vanguard Small Cap Index Admiral

VSMAX

0.06%

Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Admiral

VSIAX

0.07%

Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Admiral

VSGAX

0.07%

Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund

VFTSX

0.22%

International Stocks

DFA International Small Cap Value

DISVX

0.68%

DFA International Small Cap

DFISX

0.53%

DFA International Value

DFIVX

0.43%

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Admiral

VTIAX

0.11%

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Admiral

VTMGX

0.07%

DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap

DEMSX

0.72%

DFA Emerging Markets Value

DFEVX

0.56%

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Admiral

VEMAX

0.14%

Real Estate

DFA Global Real Estate

DFGEX

0.24%

Vanguard REIT Index Admiral

VGSLX

0.12%

Bonds

TIAA Social Choice Bond Fund

TSBPX

0.55%

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Admiral

VBTLX

0.05%

Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Admiral

VBIRX

0.07%

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Admiral

VBILX

0.07%

Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index

VBLTX

0.15%

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Admiral

VTAPX

0.07%

Vanguard Total International Bond Index Admiral

VTABX

0.12%

Cash

FDIC Insured Deposit Account

Human InterestInvestment Philosophy

Why we offer investment advice

Our 401(k) plans all include an optional, automated investing service at no additional cost so that employees can make the most of their savings. Many employees feel that the process of setting up and maintaining their 401(k)s is so overwhelming that they’d rather just not do it at all. We’re here to help make it easy! Financial literacy is a big part of our mission.

Our investment advising will help employees diversify globally, rebalance automatically, and avoid hidden fees — all of this is done automatically while taking their personal financial situations into account. Investment strategies should not be one-size-fits-all.

Investment advice provided by Human Interest Advisors, LLC.

Our approach

Invest today: The sooner you start, the better. Our easy interface will make the first step much more doable.

Take the right amount of risk: A 25 year-old and a 55 year-old should not have the same 401(k) strategy. We’ll help you figure out how to best balance risk and reward.

Diversify: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket! Funds should be spread out in a healthy and secure way.

Reduce unnecessary costs: Just as interest compounds, so can fees. Extra fees can end up costing you a fortune in the long run. Low-cost index funds are the most efficient way to grow your hard-earned money.

Avoid performance chasing: 401(k)s are a long-term investment, not a short-term bet. We’ll help you stay the course so you can weather the inevitable ups and downs of the market with an eye on your long-term financial security.

This website is operated by Human Interest, Inc. Investment advisory services are provided by Human Interest Advisors, LLC, an SEC-Registered Investment Adviser. Investing involves risk and may result in loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and expected returns may not reflect actual future performance. Not an offer, solicitation or advice to buy or sell securities in jurisdictions where Human Interest Advisors is not registered.

Human Interest does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. The content on our website has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.